US Bridges

May Ave. over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .2S of NW 10 · Structure no. 135460000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

May Ave. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying May Ave. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 348 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMay Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location.2S of NW 10
RouteCity Street N3050
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.4747, -97.56622
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width348 ft (106.1 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was May Ave. over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is May Ave. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does May Ave. over Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is May Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 348 ft wide.

Who owns May Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.